7/16/2008
Rangel Leads Successful Fight Against Bush Veto of Critical Medicare Bill
Members of Congress, led by Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY), voted Tuesday to override President Bush’s veto of H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. Full Story

7/11/2008
OP-ED: Harlem Is My Home
I called this press conference to respond to a puzzling article in today's New York Times that was critical of my living arrangements in my hometown of Harlem. The story said I live in a penthouse, which I don't. It also insinuated that I have some sort of sweetheart deal with the landlord. Nothing could be further from the truth. The fact is I've repeatedly engaged the owners of Lenox Terrace and other landlords to end evictions and harassment of tenants.... Full Story

7/8/2008
Rangel: It's Not Too Late To Hire Our Youth
Although summer has already started, Congressman Charles Rangel is encouraging employers to use the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit to hire young people not just for the summer, but also throughout the entire year. Full Story

6/30/2008
Democrats Hail Unemployment Benefit Extension
House Democrats succeedin delivering an immediate 13 week extension of unemployment benefits to millions of American families struggling during the economic downturn. The signed law earlier would provide immediate economic relief to millions of Americans who are out of work through no fault of their own. Full Story

6/25/2008
Rangel On Deaths of New York National Guardsman
"My heart and sympathies go out to the family members and loved ones of these New York State National Guardsman who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Yet what also saddens me is the fact that far too many of our National Guardsman, locally and national, are carrying the burden of our military operations abroad...." Full Story